Original Autographs

GEORGE BROWN (Rangers FC)

De Groot, David Bor, Reginald Kilbey (Musicians of the 30s)

George Clark Phillips Brown (1907-1988) played for Rangers and Scotland (capped 19 times)

Please note - this signature differs slightly from other Brown signatures, but was perhaps signed pitch-side, or during training etc

De Groot (1880-1933) was director of The Piccadilly Hotel Orchestra; David Bor was a popular pianist and arranger of the 1930s; Reginald Kilbey (1907-1982) worked with various orchestras: City Birmingham, Max Jaffa, Palm Court etc. 

The three played together on records Loin Du Bal / Frasquita 1932 & Trees / I want Your Heart 1932

On both sides of one single sheet removed from autograph album 

Sheet measures 16 x 14 cm

The photos also show the page in its original context within the album

NB only the page with the autographs listed here is for sale

The autographs in this album were collected (between 1928 and the late 50s) firstly by the Perth-based professional baritone singer Ian McLeish who was a member of the Jimmy Shand troupe. McLeish and his wife were active members of the Perth Gaelic Society and performers in their musical events. The album was continued by his daughter Deirdre (herself an accomplished singer). Many of the autographs were dedicated to her.

Their addresses are shown on the front pastedown:

Ian McLeish, 1 Hawarden Terrace, Jeanfield, Perth Scotland

Deirdre McLeish, 54 Malvina Place, Muirton, Perth